Late Assignments

The ECPI University Late Assignment Policy is intended to encourage timely completion of all assignments and responsible notice when circumstances prevent timely completion of assignments. If a student has a circumstance that prevents timely submission of an assignment (by the due date) and informs the instructor in advance, or soon after the submission due date, that a circumstance prevented them from submitting on time, the instructor may waive all late work penalties. 

Students in Health Science or Nursing programs should refer to their specific program handbook for their program's late assignment policy.

A student who has an approved absence or approved late assignment will have the opportunity to earn full credit. A reasonable deadline for completion of the late work will be established by the instructor. If time beyond the end of the term is required refer to the Grades and Grading Policies for assigning Incomplete grades. For missed exams or scheduled tests refer to the Make-up Tests Policy.

This late assignment policy only applies to assignments, activities, essays, quizzes and exams; it does not apply to discussion forums.

Late Assignment Penalty - Ground Classes: Late assignments due to an undocumented/unapproved absence will lose 10 percent for each day the assignment is late. One “day” is considered the 24 hour period following the due date and time for the assignment. Each consecutive 24 hour period constitutes additional days. 

Late Assignment Penalty - Online Classes: Late penalties for students taking online classes are as follows: